During a conference call following Tesla’s Q3 2024 financial results, CEO Elon Musk acknowledged that the company’s older self-driving hardware may not achieve full autonomy. The admission.
Why it matters: Tesla’s journey towards full self-driving capabilities continues, but the road ahead may be longer and more complex than initially anticipated. Issues with older vehicles and the continuous hardware upgrading required complicate Tesla’s FSD roadmap.
During a conference call following Tesla’s Q3 2024 financial results, CEO Elon Musk acknowledged that the company’s older self-driving hardware may not achieve full autonomy. The admission comes after years of promises that all Tesla vehicles would soon be able to drive themselves.
Some owners may see this statement as a slap in the face. For five years, Musk has consistently claimed that full self-driving was just around the corner for existing Tesla vehicles. Musk has floated the idea of free upgrades to owners who purchased the Full Self-Driving package with HW3-equipped vehicles to stem potential outrage.
